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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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