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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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