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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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