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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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