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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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