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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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