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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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