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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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