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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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