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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for students 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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