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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free 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 topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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