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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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