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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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