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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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