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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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