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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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