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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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