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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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