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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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