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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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