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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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