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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not 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 elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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