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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not 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 lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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