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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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