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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key 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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