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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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