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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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