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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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