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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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