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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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