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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online 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 several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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