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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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