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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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