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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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