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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently 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 subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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