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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses 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 several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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