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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners 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 a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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