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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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