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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently 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 a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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