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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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