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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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