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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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