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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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