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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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