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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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