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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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