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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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