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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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