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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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