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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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