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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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