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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive 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 several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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