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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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