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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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