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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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