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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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