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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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