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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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