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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always 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 topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates 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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