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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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