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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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