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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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