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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually 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. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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