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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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