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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education