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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally 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 several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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