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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly 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 issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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