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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free 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 several issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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