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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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