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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the 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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