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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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