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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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