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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free 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 many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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