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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines 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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