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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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