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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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