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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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