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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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