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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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