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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always 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 issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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