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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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