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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently 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 issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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