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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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