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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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