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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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