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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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