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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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