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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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