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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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