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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually 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 several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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