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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers 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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