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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually 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 variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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