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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free 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 lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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