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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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