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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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