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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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