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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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