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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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