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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly 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 blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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