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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently 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 online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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