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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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