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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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