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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually 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 a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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