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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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