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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important 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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