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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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