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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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