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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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