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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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