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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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