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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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