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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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