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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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