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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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