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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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