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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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