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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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