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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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