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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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