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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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