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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs 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 several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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