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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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