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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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