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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally 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 several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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