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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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