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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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