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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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 numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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