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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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