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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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