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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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