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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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