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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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