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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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