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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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