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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free 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 issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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