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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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