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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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