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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not 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 issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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