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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not 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 elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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