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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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