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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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