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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always 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 lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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