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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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