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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources