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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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