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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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