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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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