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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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