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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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