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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are 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 numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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