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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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