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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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