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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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