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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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