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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free 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. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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