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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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