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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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