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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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