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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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