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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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