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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews 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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