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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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