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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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