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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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