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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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