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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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