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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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