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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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