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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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