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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the 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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