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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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