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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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