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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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