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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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