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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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