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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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