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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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