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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students 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 issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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