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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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