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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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