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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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