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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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