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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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