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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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