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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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