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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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