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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key 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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