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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are 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 lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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