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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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