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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education