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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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