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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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