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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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