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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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