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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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