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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners 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 elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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