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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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