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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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