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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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