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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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