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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes 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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