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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free 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 a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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