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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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