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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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