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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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