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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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