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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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