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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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