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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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