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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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