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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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