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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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