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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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