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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually 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 many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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