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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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