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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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