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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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