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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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