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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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