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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not 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 elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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