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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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