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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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