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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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