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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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