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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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