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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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