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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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