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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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