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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically 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 issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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