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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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