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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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