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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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