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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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