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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually 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 many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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