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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually 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 blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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