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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not 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 subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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