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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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