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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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