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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major 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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