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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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