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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always 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 several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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