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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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