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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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