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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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