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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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