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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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