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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open 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 online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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