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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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