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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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