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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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