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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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