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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically 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 many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources