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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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