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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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