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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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