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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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