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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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