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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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