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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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