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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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