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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. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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