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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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