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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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