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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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