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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free 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 institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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