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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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