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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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