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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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