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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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