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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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