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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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