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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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