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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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