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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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