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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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