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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free 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 many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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