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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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