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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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