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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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