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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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