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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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