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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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