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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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