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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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