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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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