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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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