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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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