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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources