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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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