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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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