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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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