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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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