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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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