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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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