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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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