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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners 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 many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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