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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free 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 distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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