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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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