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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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