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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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