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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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