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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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