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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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