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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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