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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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