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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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