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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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