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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. 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 massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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