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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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