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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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