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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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