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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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