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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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