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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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