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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines 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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