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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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