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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not 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 topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)