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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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