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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently 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 elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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