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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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