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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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