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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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