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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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