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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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