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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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