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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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