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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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