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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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