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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs 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. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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