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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually 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. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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