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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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