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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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