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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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