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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually 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. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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