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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are 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 several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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