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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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