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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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