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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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