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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the 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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