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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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