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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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