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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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