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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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