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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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