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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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