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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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