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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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