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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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