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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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