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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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