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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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