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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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