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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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