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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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