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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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