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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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