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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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