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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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