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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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