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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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