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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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