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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally 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 e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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