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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education