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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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