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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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