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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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