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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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