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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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