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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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