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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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