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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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