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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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