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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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