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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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