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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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