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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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