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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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