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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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