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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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