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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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