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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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