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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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