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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally 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 many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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