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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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