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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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