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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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