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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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