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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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