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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free 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 e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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