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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally 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 several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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