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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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