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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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