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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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