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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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