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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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