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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually 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 a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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