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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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