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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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