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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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