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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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