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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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