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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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