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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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