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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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