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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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