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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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