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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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