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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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