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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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