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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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