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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes 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 several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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