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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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