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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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