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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key 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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