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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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