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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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