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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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