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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative 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 key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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