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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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