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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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