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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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