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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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