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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners 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 online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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