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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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