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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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