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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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