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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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