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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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