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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are 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 topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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