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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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