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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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