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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically 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 e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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