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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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