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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education