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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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