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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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