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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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