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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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