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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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