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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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