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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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