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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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