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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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