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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are 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. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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