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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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