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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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