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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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