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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always 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 lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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