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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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