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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly 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 online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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