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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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