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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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