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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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