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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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