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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not 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 a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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