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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always 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 many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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