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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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