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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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