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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free 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 elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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