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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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