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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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