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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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