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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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