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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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