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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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