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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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