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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources