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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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