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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important 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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