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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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