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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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