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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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