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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always 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. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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