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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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