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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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