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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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