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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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