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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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