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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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