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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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