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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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