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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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