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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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