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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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