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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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