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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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