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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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