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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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