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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally 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 a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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