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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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