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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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