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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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