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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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