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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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