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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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