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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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