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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education