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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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