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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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