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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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