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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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