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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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