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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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