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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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