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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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