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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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