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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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