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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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