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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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