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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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