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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This 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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