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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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